Slab Contrasted Abza 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, and 'Gazeta Slab' by Vanarchiv (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, heritage, sturdy, assertive, impact, stability, authority, readability, editorial voice, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hint, rounded corners, high impact.
A heavy, robust serif with prominent slab-like terminals and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are thick and steady with only mild modulation, producing a dense, even color in text. Counters are generous for the weight, and the overall drawing favors broad proportions with blunt, squared-off shaping. Serifs read as strong horizontal/vertical blocks with slightly rounded edges, and the lowercase shows compact, functional forms with a sturdy, contemporary finish.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a strong, legible presence is needed. It works well for editorial design, branding systems that want a grounded, traditional backbone, and packaging or signage that benefits from bold, stable letterforms.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, blending classic newspaper seriousness with a modern, high-impact presence. It feels dependable and emphatic, with a pragmatic sturdiness that suggests authority without becoming delicate or ornate.
Likely intended as a high-impact serif for display-led typography that still holds up in short text settings. The design prioritizes solidity, clarity, and a confident rhythm through broad proportions and emphatic slab-like finishing.
In the sample text, the strong serifs and broad letterforms create a pronounced rhythm and a dark typographic texture. The numerals and capitals maintain the same blocky, stable construction, supporting a cohesive, poster-ready voice.